MOUSSA TRAORE

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MOUSSA TRAORE

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Mali Kan

Type: Djembe & Dunun EnsembleStyle: Mali

Biography:Moussa Traore was born and raised in Mali, West Africa. He has been playing the djembe for over 30 years, and in 1984, after completing a 12-year apprenticeship, he was deemed a "master" by his teacher, Sega Cisse. Moussa has achieved great recognition throughout Mali as an accomplished musician in the theater, in traditional ceremonies, as well as in the Malian pop scene. Among musicians in Bamako, Moussa is considered to be one of the top djembe players in the country. Since moving to the U.S., Moussa has continued to distinguish himself as a highly respected teacher and performer. He has given drum workshops in cities throughout the U.S. Currently, he is teaching at schools, offering weekly community classes, leading drum ensembles for West African dance classes, and performing for special events and workshops.​

Note:This is the one the best djembe CDs we've ever heard. It's extremely musical, very well arranged and the fidelity is exceptional. This is everything a djembe CD should be.

DrumSkull Drums is the world's leading percussion shop rooted in the music of West Africa. For almost two decades we have offered professional instruments of uncompromised quality. We remain true to our goals and we continue to expand on our focus of quality and community. Our inspiration is a culmination of over thirty years of West African & Congolese drum and dance education felt strong in the bay area of California. As students of this music, we feel extremely fortunate to have the respect and support of so many influential teachers throughout the US and in Africa. (Read more...)